FIPS Engineer

Piper Companies is seeking a FIPS Engineer to support a growing client in the technology industry in the Raleigh-Durham (RTP), NC area. The FIPS Engineer role requires same onsite work in RTP, NC. The FIPS Engineer role is ideal for an early-career cybersecurity professional with a strong foundation in cryptographic standards, security compliance frameworks, and secure software development practices.

Responsibilities of the FIPS Engineer include:

• Support FIPS 140-3 validation efforts by assisting with documentation, testing, and compliance activities for cryptographic modules.

• Partner with engineering and security teams to evaluate products against NIST and Common Criteria requirements.

• Perform security assessments and validation testing to identify compliance gaps and recommend remediation strategies.

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of secure software and cryptographic implementations within networking and security-focused products.

• Track evolving cybersecurity standards and regulatory requirements to help ensure ongoing certification readiness.

Requirements of the FIPS Engineer include:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Security, or a related technical field.

• 1-2+ years of professional experience in cybersecurity, cryptography, networking, secure software development, or a related area.

• Familiarity with FIPS 140-3, NIST cybersecurity standards, and Common Criteria compliance frameworks.

• Understanding of cryptographic algorithms, security protocols, and secure development best practices.

• Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills with the ability to work in a collaborative technical environment.

Compensation for the FIPS Engineer include:

• $95,000 - $120,000 annually

• Full Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, PTO, Paid Holiday and Sick Leave if Required by Law.

• Long-term, open-ended consulting engagement with opportunity to support high-impact cybersecurity initiatives.

• This job opens for applications on 07/31/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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